Summer Vacation

25

We woke up early because we needed to drop Juri and Zasper to the airport. They're heading to Canada. Our parents called early, telling us to come to Canada for our reunion. Mauuna lang sila Zasper dahil until May pa kami dito. After ng trip namin dito sa Boracay, we'll head to Canada immediately.

"Juri," tawag ko kay Juri na tahimik lang. Kaming dalawa lang ang nakaupo sa waiting area dahil umalis saglit si kuya at Zasper. "Okay ka lang ba?" I asked.

He dropped his head on my shoulder. "Honestly?" he asked. I hummed as an answer. "Hindi. Hindi ako okay." He chuckled. "Pero magiging okay din naman ako. I just need a little time to fix..." He didn't continue his statement and stayed quiet.

I patted his head. "Come on," I said. "What happened? You can tell me. Para ka namang others eh."

He chuckled wryly. "I..." He shooked his head. Bumuntong hininga nalang ako at tinapik ang likod niya. Hinayaan ko nalang siya. Maya maya pa ay tinawag na ang flight number nila ni Zasper, timing din ang dating nina kuya.

Juri smiled at me before turning his back and walked with Zasper. Something is really off with my cousin. He has the same vibe with the vibe he had years ago.

I took my phone out of my pocket when it vibrated. My mouth dropped when I read Juri's text.

From: Dyuri
She... left leaving my heart broken.

→💔←

Juri's text didn't leave me alone. It kept on bugging me. I actually understand the meaning of his text... I just don't understand why?

I sighed for nth time. I stared at the ceiling of my room. I've been here in our room for like two hours. Kuya's outside, with his friends, probably.

As Juri's cousin and his best friend, I'm worried about him. We might bicker a lot, but I love that guy (don't tell this to Juri). I wanted to call him but I thought that maybe... he's not ready to talk about it yet.

Bumuga nalang ulit ako ng malalim na hininga at tumayo sa kama ko. I shouldn't think about it. I know Juri, he can get over with what shit is happening to him right now. Sabi nga niya, he just need a little time. And... I kinda trust his words. Pero hindi siya.

I went to my luggage. Kumuha ako ng bagong damit at pumasok sa banyo. I changed into a comfy clothes. White blouse and a maong short. I also tied my hair into a bun.

Lumabas ako sa kwarto, sakto din na nasa labas si Hairo. He was about to knock. When he saw me, he immediately put his hand down and cleared his throat.

"Thank goodness," he said. "Lumabas ka din sa kwarto."

I laughed. "Why?"

He shrugged. "Wala lang," he answered. "Zach said you've been inside your room for like two hours. So I decided to check on you."

I gave him a teasing smile. Sinundot sundot ko ang tagiliran niya. "Yie, worried," asar ko sa kaniya.

He caught my hand and stared at my eyes directly. The corner of his lips lifted, "what if I really am?"

I absentmindedly bit my lower lip. My chest started to palpitate. Inagaw ko ang nanginginig na kamay ko sa kaniya at umiwas ng tingin. I cleared my throat.

"W-what if lang naman!" I stammered.

He chuckled. "Chill, Zai," he teased. "Didn't know I can affect you like that."